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as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
That has raised concerns that the next era of wireless communications—headlined by 6G and Wi-Fi 8—will result in the world’s three largest economic blocs adopting three incompatible wireless spectrum models.
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Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Some homeowners also report mixed experiences with communication and service quality.
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Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Exosomes are tiny particles released by cells that carry growth factors and proteins used in tissue repair and cell-to-cell communication.
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Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The radio operator maintained communications both within the team and with outside units.
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Matt Poepsel,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Some homeowners also report mixed experiences with communication and service quality.
—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Exosomes are tiny particles released by cells that carry growth factors and proteins used in tissue repair and cell-to-cell communication.
—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The radio operator maintained communications both within the team and with outside units.
—
Matt Poepsel,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
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The singer said fans would sometimes send her direct messages with information, while others reached out to her godmother.
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The ransom message was sent via tip lines to two local news stations and TMZ.
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Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
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The league and our security team have been in contact with the Phoenix Mercury organization and remain committed to protecting all players.
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Foley says the dispatch center continuously measures electrical demand and balances it with available supply.
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Advanced life support response Townsend, an independent journalist covering Capitol Hill, posted the audio from an EMS dispatch call to her X account on June 30.
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Ronaldo had only 17 touches in the first half, according to ESPN, and took only one shot.
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The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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